The Wharfedale Foundation: Round Two open until 20 September

The Wharfedale Foundation is a grant-making charity funding community projects in Yorkshire and the Humber.  Founded in 2009 with the proceeds of the sale of Scargill House in Kettlewell, North Yorkshire, its primary aim is to help the most disadvantaged and marginalised groups in society.  They fund organisations and initiatives in Yorkshire and the Humber that bring communities together, support communities who feel marginalised and forgotten, or build bridges between communities.

What they will fund

Grants will be for not-for-profit organisations with an income of under £300,000 for projects in Yorkshire & Humber addressing divisions in society and bringing communities closer together.

Grants will be for up to £10,000 over one or two years for organisations with an annual income of under £150,000. Grants will be for up to £25,000 for organisations with an annual income of under £300,000. They encourage applications particularly from smaller organisations.

They will fund projects/activities/core and development costs (including staff salaries, training, pilot projects, on-going services etc.) and are particularly keen to support organisations to be more sustainable.

Who can apply?

Organisations operating in Yorkshire & the Humber:

• Registered charities
• Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIO)
• Charitable companies and Community Interest Companies (CIC). These must be limited by guarantee with at least 3 unrelated directors, no persons with significant control, and have an asset lock. They must also submit a full set of accounts (the abbreviated published accounts are not sufficient)
• Voluntary/community/faith organisations (with a constitution)
• Other non-profit organisations will be considered

Grant Value

Grants of £500-£25,000 in four application rounds.

Deadline Date

Round 2 is now open until 20/9/24 for expressions of interest, with full applications invited to submit between 7/10/24 – 1/11/2024.